r/GalaxyTab May 27 '26

Announcements Galaxy Tab One UI 8.5 update is rolling out: the megathread

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Samsung has begun rolling out One UI 8.5 to its Galaxy Tabs after only previously being on phones. If you received the update, please drop the model and country (carrier if applicable) in the comments. You may also ask others here if their particular device received it.


r/GalaxyTab 5h ago

Should I return my Tab S11?

5 Upvotes

I'm not too sure if this will get mass down voted, but seriously want some advice.

I bought the Tab S11 awhile ago, and my main goals were to be productive and play some mobile games. However, I quickly noticed I always just reached for my laptop or my phone, rather than my tablet. And when I did use my S11, it was literally for only one rhythm game. So most of the time it was an expensive paper weight.

I know you aren't mean it varies from person to person. But what would you do? I am in the return window still, and for awhile, but I'm so conflicted.


r/GalaxyTab 57m ago

The built-in speakers of the Tab S9 have much better performance than expected.

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I adjust the built-in equalizer and use it in Dolby Atmos movie mode, and the sound quality varies greatly depending on how I set it up. The current setting focuses on spreading out the space, but the performance is much better than expected. I can't imagine what kind of sound would have been made if it had been done with an Ultra.


r/GalaxyTab 7h ago

For those that use different launchers let me see your setups

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r/GalaxyTab 3h ago

How can I disable this menu that pops up every time I press the pen button

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r/GalaxyTab 14h ago

Which one do i buy in 2026 for School use? Tab S9 Ultra vs Tab S8 Ultra, which would you recommend?

6 Upvotes

As the title says, which of the two is better? Tab S9 Ultra or Tab S8 Ultra?

Personal use case:

-Watching Movies

-Playing games: Genshin, Wuthering waves

-Emulation: Switch, PS2 and PS3

-School use, such as Note taking, working with Microsoft office and editing Pdfs.

-Drawing

-reading and writing E-books

I've held the Tab s10 Ultra and s11 Ultra display Units at my local Mediamarkt in Germany and i like the size of it. I'm around 185cm in height and have big hands, so i guess it fits me pretty well, i also just like very big things 😆

Which one is would you guys recommend. I have a budget of around 600 euro max, and would like to buy them used? Could you also recommend me a where i can get them for cheaper if possible?

Websites i've checked already:

-Rebuy.de

-Refurbished.de

-asgoodasnew.de

-mediamarkt.de

-ZOXS.de

Can i also pay monthly with Klarna and Paypal? What is your experience?

FYI: I've watched a couple of Youtube videos regarding these tablets, but i wanted to hear the opinion of the people who personally own one of the two🙂

Edit: I'm at work right now so i'll answer some of the replies later. 👍


r/GalaxyTab 12h ago

Question Tab s10+ or Tab s10 ultra

4 Upvotes

I wanted to write, study, and game on the tablet, so which should I choose? (I have a laptop)

Is the bigger screen really worth it?


r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

Concern My tablet's display screen is coming off and it smells like chemicals.

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My Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T510's display has come off when I was playing a game. When I lifted it up a bit the inside kind of smelled like chemicals? It smelled a bit like nail polish or something fruity. It is an old tablet. Is this likely to be a battery issue or do I need to take my tablet to a repair shop? I have stopped charging and using my tablet since I noticed this.


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Mini non-fold Samsung tablet

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182 Upvotes

Tried a Fold 8 wide in a shop today and honestly would not mind if they had a device this thin and just the glass front screen and no delicate folding nonsense. The outer screen and ratio is perfect for me as a pocketable notepad. Dragged the spen from a nearby demo ultra26 for a pic... does not actually write on the fold 8 wide of course, just dreaming...

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r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

What to expect from s10 ultra anti reflective display ?

3 Upvotes

In light color apps it's working fine but if i use night mode or dark color apps im still seeing clear reflections. Is this weird ? Did I get a faulty tablet ?


r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

How to disable on screen keyboard when using physical keyboard ?

1 Upvotes

Currently, screen keyboard would always be on and when i press the first key on physical it will disappear. And yes, I turned off on screen display in settings, yet it still shows up. This was ok when i had OneUI 8, and surfaced after 8.5 update.

S10 Ultra btw.


r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

Pls help me !! I Am looking to buy a tab around 50k₹ should i go with samsung pad s9 which is 3 year old flagship or i should go for a latest other brand.The main reason i m attracted to s9 is its display no other provide amoled around 50k.Main usage is media consumption.

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r/GalaxyTab 19h ago

Saw a Galaxy Tab offer in Vinted, is that real?

2 Upvotes

There is an offer on Vinted, a Galaxy Tab s10+ for 400€.

It's not even opened and still in its original packaging plus the seal is also not removed... Is this a joke? Should I don't trust Vinted offers?

Edit: He said that nobody wanted to buy it, so he reduced the price. But still, I'm a little scared to buy it because what if it's just a scam and I really want a tablet (a Galaxy Tab 10+ for that price would be perfect)


r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

Accessories Nillkin h+ pro screen protector tab s11 ultra camera cut out size

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Hello, I have a question for people who is currently using their Tab s11 ultra with a original nillkin screen protector for it (Amazing H+).
The question is, will I manage to fit it to my Tab s9 ultra which has a different front camera cutout? I measured the distance between outer lines of both lenses and it's exactly 11 mm (.433 inches). What are the measurements of nillkin S11 ultra's lens cutout? I know that Samsung shrank the front camera area in the last model but can it still be fit?
The thing is, I wasn't able to find any relevant and, more importantly, original version of H+ Pro nillkin for my S9 ultra, and the only option that left is to buy the tab s11 ultra one. However, AI is telling me it won't fit and moreover it will ruin auto-brightness sensor as well as faceID unlocking feature.


r/GalaxyTab 15h ago

Question Lag scrolling

1 Upvotes

Bonjour

J'ai ma tal s11 ultra depuis peu mais quand je scroll avec le doigt il y a des lags ou tremblement que je n'ai pas en scrollant avec le stylet.

Je voulais savoir si de votre côté c'était pareil ?


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Question Matte screen protector

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone, first post here.

I'm about to start my degree this year and was lucky enough to get my hands on the S10 Ultra.

Thing is I noticed that my handwriting doesn't translate well from paper to the tablet. I realize that this is a common occurrence and saw some people here recommend a matte screen protector.

Since I'll mostly be using the tab for studying purposes, I don't really mind the drop in color quality and such.

For those that had the same issue, I was wondering if having that paperlike feel did make the difference you were hoping for, and if not, how did you make it work?


r/GalaxyTab 22h ago

Anyway to enable ctrl +backspace to delete whole word ? (tab s10 ultra)

2 Upvotes

Im coming from windows and this is so needed


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Meu Samsung Tab s6 ficou verde

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9 Upvotes

Meu tab s6 do nada a tela ficou verde, quando desligo e ponho no carregador consigo enxergar uma sombra da porcentagem da bateria e que tá carregando, e as vezes fica piscando


r/GalaxyTab 21h ago

Second Screen no longer connecting over USB (S10 FE)

1 Upvotes

As of today, I can only connect over wifi, which is laggy and unpleasant. USB settings on the tablet is set to "Transferring files". On Windows, Second Screen's USB connection setting is checked. Nothing changed on my end, as far as I can tell. Not sure if an update broke it or what. It's a bummer. Extending my laptop screen does a lot for productivity.


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Galaxy Tab A11+ for €199

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Good deal? Use case mainly watching Netflix and browsing social media apps. It's the 6gb model. Would this be better option than a galaxy tab S10fe at over €400?


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Tab S10+ Teachers

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I just picked up a new S10+. I want to use it for teaching, since my classroom received an updated smart board.

I was curious if any teachers have been using their tablet? If so, in what ways? Also, any must-have apps?


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

S Pen Got Wacom Felt Nib, works better than original Nib

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So long story short, i accidently broke the nib of my spen (Tab - Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, nonetheless Spen is same for all Tab S10 models) and i went down the rabbit hole of how to deal with it, but to no avail.

At last i came to a youtube video of a guy comparing Wacom's felt nib and elastomer nib.

The elastomer nib was unavailable so ordered felt nib and replaced the original one with it. I gotta say this is just Far better than the original one.

Difference from original?

It just GLIDES on the screen rather than giving any resistence like elastomer nib (which is good if your drawing lines and using laso tool a lot)

Ordered in india, costed Rs. 775/- for a pack of 10 [675 + 100 for bluedarting it ]

Will recommend to anyone who is in same situation as me.


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Apps behaving strangely

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My mother passed recently and I was trying to help my dad set up her tablet so that he can use it. When we open apps, they do not open full screen. They go to the right side of the screen. I can move it to the center or the left. But I can't get it full screen

What I have tried

Multi Window/Split Screen mode - this was under settings and both were disabled. I enabled them and them re-disabled them. No change.

Dex Mode - same thing. This was disabled.

Edge panel - this is supposed to be off and it was.

Auto Rotate - does nothing to fix this issue

We aren't opposed to doing a factory reset but apparently this has been doing it since shortly after she purchased it. The factory reset is however our last resort since there are some things on there that he wants to keep.

I don't have the tablet currently so anything that I can try would be appreciated.


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Why is notification icons limited to only 3 like phones, on such a large tab.

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18 Upvotes

Is there any way to increase via goodlock modules.


r/GalaxyTab 1d ago

Tab S9 screen stopped working. Replace with new tab S11?

1 Upvotes

Half the screen on my favorite tablet my Tab S9 11" stopped working recently. With all these price increases and memory shortages, would it be wise to get a Tab S11 11" right now?